euphemism
noun/juːfəmɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #14,053 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A mild or indirect word used in place of one that might seem harsh or blunt.
Example sentence
Calling someone 'let go' instead of 'fired' is a workplace euphemism for firing.
Synonyms & related words
- substitute
- softening
- understatement
- replacement
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